Bowyer to be unveiled as new Blackburn manager as Venky's chief takes swipe at 'clueless' former managers

Shebby Singh has labelled Blackburn’s former managers ‘clueless’ on the eve of unveiling new boss Gary Bowyer.

Steve Kean, Henning Berg and Michael Appleton all left the npower Championship club last season after public criticism from Blackburn’s global adviser.

‘The challenge now is to not encourage mediocrity,’ said Singh. ‘In my opinion, Gary has the support of the majority at the club, unlike previous managers, who were pretty much clueless.’

Next in line: Gary Bowyer will be unveiled as the new manager of Blackburn Rovers tomorrow, having served as caretaker boss at the end of the season

Tough act: Bowyer will be required to reduce the Blackburn wage bill and try to return them to the Premier League

BLACKBURN BOSSES 2012-13

Steve Kean left September 28

Henning Berg left December 27

Michael Appleton left March 19

Gary Boywer appointed full-time May 24

Bowyer has been appointed permanent
manager after steering Blackburn to safety last season and Singh added:
‘The advantage that Gary has is from his two different stints in charge.

‘He had a very good squad that played
with creativity and joy first time out. His second stint, which went
through till the end of the season, had him dealing with a decimated
average squad.’

Meanwhile, Motherwell confirmed
manager Stuart McCall is staying at Fir Park despite interest from
Sheffield United. McCall led Motherwell to third and second in the
Clydesdale Bank Premier League during his two full seasons in charge and
turned down the chance to speak to Blackburn and Burnley last season.